Margaret L. (Peggy) Kannenstine Award for Arts Advocacy

Criteria

Selected by the Council, the Kannenstine Award for Arts Advocacy may be awarded to Vermonters committed to furthering the arts in fields such as accessibility, administration, education, mentoring, philanthropy, production, wellness, and others who:

currently reside in Vermont

have a statewide, regional (New England), or national reputation as evidenced by third party acclaim or reviews from independent sources

have a significant body of work and/or record of service available for review by the Council

are nominated by at least one non-Arts Council staff or board member

Recipients

2017Cornelia Carey, director of CERF+, founder of the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response

Submit a Nomination

send a letter of recommendation to 136 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633 OR

send an email to the Council with "award nomination" in the subject line, including your name and contact information, why you feel the candidate is deserving of recognition, and, if known, the name of anyone else who is nominating or has nominated the candidate